Predicting Mobile Learning Acceptance: An Integrated Model and Empirical Study Based on the Perceptions of Higher Education Students

Autor/inn/en	Alowayr, Ali; Al-Azawei, Ahmed
Titel	Predicting Mobile Learning Acceptance: An Integrated Model and Empirical Study Based on the Perceptions of Higher Education Students
Quelle	In: Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, 37 (2021) 3, S.38-55 (18 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1449-5554
Schlagwörter	Electronic Learning; Student Attitudes; Undergraduate Students; Expectation; Self Determination; Foreign Countries; Student Behavior; Intention; Predictor Variables; Social Influences; Saudi Arabia + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Schülerverhalten; Expectancy; Erwartung; Selbstbestimmung; Ausland; Student behaviour; Prädiktor; Sozialer Einfluss; Saudi-Arabien
Abstract	This research extends the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT) model based on the expectation-confirmation and self-determination theories. It is aimed at exploring students' perspectives regarding the acceptance of mobile learning (m-learning) in higher education. Although UTAUT receives considerable attention in technology acceptance research, the present study is unlike previous work, in that it is among the first to integrate the self-determination and expectation-confirmation theories with this model to better understand m-learning adoption, particularly in developing countries. A total of 246 undergraduate students responded voluntarily to an online questionnaire. The resulting findings suggest that integrating the UTAUT model with variables that represent learners' basic psychological needs can highly affect their acceptance of m-learning technology. These findings are discussed further for their theoretical and practical implications. Implications for practice or policy: (1) In mobile learning, teachers need to create meaningful learning tasks to facilitate students' learning; (2) Teachers should be aware of the importance of confirming learners' initial expectations of mobile learning's benefits, to ensure greater learning effectiveness; (3) Students should feel no pressure in their decision to adopt mobile learning; and (4) Higher education institutes need to exploit the benefits of mobile learning, given that students have high willingness to accept it, but adequate training and facilities should be provided. (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education. Ascilite Secretariat, P.O. Box 44, Figtree, NSW, Australia. Tel: +61-8-9367-1133; e-mail: info@ascilite.org.au; Web site: https://ajet.org.au/index.php/AJET
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01